Explain the difference between the ability to be bicultural and ...

[kellyjaisingh]

Explain the difference between the ability to be bicultural and acculturation. What appear to be the developmental outcomes associated with each?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Compare and contrast racial identity formation and ethnic socialization. Describe the stages of racial identity and the components of ethnic identity formation. Give example of a family, school, or community program that could promote positive racial/ethnic identity.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[makaylafy]

Answer to Question 1

Bicultural means the ability to navigate between one's ethnic-minority culture and the majority culture. Is seen
as a protective factor against problem behavior (e.g., youth violence). Acculturation means you assimilate
into the majority culture and is associated with risk factors.

Answer to Question 2

Racial and ethnic identities both involve identification and emotional connection to a social group. The stages
of racial identity development proceed from pre-encounter through encounter and immersion to
internalization (commitment). Ethnic identity formation includes exploration, resolution (commitment) and
affirmation. Examples must be developmental appropriate for formal operational thinkers.

[kellyjaisingh]

Gracias!

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